The star attraction of Valencia, Spain’s third-largest city, is without a doubt the enormous and impressive City of Arts and Sciences. The five main elements of this futuristic series of complexes stretch for nearly a mile along a former riverbed, infusing the city with a sense of futuristic wonder. Visit Valencia City of Arts and … [Read more…]
Last weekend I had the opportunity to visit Valencia and stay with Valenciaflats, a holiday apartment rental company that offers accommodations all over Spain’s third-largest city. I’ve been travelling so much lately I was in need of a relaxing weekend to catch up with my friend Alessandra, and our apartment at Valencia Flats Centro Ciudad … [Read more…]
How quickly time passes. I can’t believe that in a month from today I’ll be leaving Madrid. That’s right, I only have one more month in Madrid! I’ve been in Spain a little more than nine months now teaching English. Some days it feels like so long ago and some days it seems like just … [Read more…]
In just one week I will be reuniting with my good friend from Italy, Alessandra, who showed me around Milan and Rome, in Valencia, Spain. I’ve been doing so much power travel lately (think short weekend trips that involve a lot of train changes and little sleep) that I am really looking forward to a … [Read more…]
You can’t sleep much closer to Africa than at La Residencia Tarifa. On the edge of the Spanish coastline, a stone’s throw from the southernmost point of Europe and Tarifa’s port with ferries bound to Africa, the upscale vacation apartments of La Residencia sit in an impressive, white manorial building facing the sea. La Residencia … [Read more…]
My family loves road trips. From California to Nebraska to Maine, summer vacations while I was growing up always meant hitting the road to explore the United States with my mom, dad, sister and brother. I’m grateful to my parents to be able to say that we, as a family, had visited 46 states together … [Read more…]
Granada, a medium city in the south of Spain, is a sparkling jewel that is a must on any traveler’s itinerary who seeks to truly see and understand Spain. Atop Granada’s Sabika Hill lies the city’s main gem – the Alhambra. Known as the red castle, this fortress and palace has roots dating back to … [Read more…]
If you’re visiting Granada, Spain you’re there to see the Alhambra, a Moorish palace and fortress that dates back to the 9th century. At the foot of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, tucked in a quiet alleyway, is Hotel Casa 1800. Located in a historical seventeenth century home, every detail of the hotel is fitted … [Read more…]
I have a few frustrations with living in Spain. My shower is only two-inches bigger than I am. There’s no good Mexican food and what they do have is expensive. Madrid really is the city that never sleeps and it gets a little old being awoken at 1 and 3 and 6 a.m. by people … [Read more…]
One of my favorite parts of the day is sunset, and when travelling I find it really fun to experience a destination’s unique sunset views. On my recent visit to Barcelona with my mom, we inadvertently stumbled across a great walking itinerary that takes you past major sights and sweeping views beautifully illuminated by the … [Read more…]